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Religion > Getting Religion
 

Getting Religion

Guess if I'm going to find a woman to take care of me in my old age, I'm going to have to become religious.
In a recent survey, 92% of Americans believe in God. It wasn't gender specific, but I'm guessing it's higher for women.
I had my eye on someone until I found out she was a regular church goer. I'm sure I'd be taboo if she knew I was an 8 percenter. Religion (or lack thereof) cost me (in part) my first marriage. I was the "anti-christ". Her words.

Another thing in that survey defies explanation: "21% of self-identified atheist said they believe in God or a universal spirit, with 8% "absolutely certain" of it."

And just for your information, 74% of Americans believe in life after death and 63% say their respective scriptures are the word of God. I don't have to tell you how I feel about that.

posted on June 25, 2008 8:12 AM ()

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Was reading the local shopper where singles club advertise. I
said to Ed , "If I go first, you could joint a Christian Singles
club." He's Jewish. But even if he weren't, the thought nauseates.
I want to believe in life after death because I miss my loved ones.
Anyway, it isn't so much a believe in a universal spirit that bothers me. It's the way many believers conduct themselves that is
the major turn off. Sanctimony truly offends.
comment by tealstar on June 26, 2008 7:57 PM ()
Well, Lucy could catch a woman for you if she rubs liver all over herself first. Or you could just take her for a walk in a park. Actually, I meant that Lucy or maybe her successor could take care of you in your old age.
comment by catdancer on June 26, 2008 6:00 PM ()
Just don't fret about religion or the lack of it. Wait for the lightning to strike.
comment by elderjane on June 26, 2008 8:44 AM ()
Forget the 92-percenters. All you need is to find a cute eight-percent-er lady. There are plenty out there. Keep hunting....
comment by marta on June 25, 2008 8:18 PM ()
I think I read this already.Laurie
comment by dogsalot on June 25, 2008 8:04 PM ()
Where's Lucy? Sounds like a job for her.
comment by catdancer on June 25, 2008 6:28 PM ()
By the way, I've never met an atheist who believes in anything supernatural... these sorts of co-called statistics are often compiled by religious groups in their 'war on rationality'... in a desperate bid to prove they aren't the only crazies believing in an omnipotent, omniscient superman in the sky who cares desperately about their every whim
comment by clovis on June 25, 2008 5:26 PM ()
you want to get a woman to take care of you in your old age? forget the statistics on god botherers, check out longevity. Women believe that men are there to be used, and thus men wear out about ten years earlier than their wives [if they don't wear out the suicide in a desperate desire for peace]... you want to live long? live alone. the stats prove it.
comment by clovis on June 25, 2008 5:23 PM ()
The anti Christ?? That's a little harsh!
comment by shesaidwhat on June 25, 2008 8:43 AM ()
See what happens when you teach science for too long...
comment by looserobes on June 25, 2008 8:37 AM ()

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